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hxcpanda's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism, Racism, and Racial slurs
aliwhaley's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Fun thriller, 2 and a half hours to read.
This is a locked-room mystery turned up a notch - people keep dying and you know that the murderer is one of the group. The paranoia is excellent
The tension mounted by the knowledge of what is going to happen, and the hint of the rhyme is very good
I found the reveal a little trite, but then, I think it was always going to be
This is a locked-room mystery turned up a notch - people keep dying and you know that the murderer is one of the group. The paranoia is excellent
The tension mounted by the knowledge of what is going to happen, and the hint of the rhyme is very good
I found the reveal a little trite, but then, I think it was always going to be
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
yasminlibrarian's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
nezi's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Racism
belovedsnail's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Not my favourite Christie for a lot of reasons. Showing off her plotting skills tho. I have reread this many times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
tonyaf's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I'm glad I read this. You can definitely see the influence this has had on modern mysteries and thrillers. Looking back on all the thrillers I've read, there were several locked-door mysteries that were certainly inspired by this one.
It's fast-paced, exciting, and I was surprised by the twists at the end.
It's fast-paced, exciting, and I was surprised by the twists at the end.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Racism
aj_m's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
A fast and fun closed door whodunnit! Maybe just over 100 pages maybe this is a mystery with a cast of odd characters invited to the same home on an island where things immediately begin to set in motion. This was my first Christie book and I’m happy it was, i throughly enjoyed racing through this short book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
jcreads85's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was my first Agatha Christie novel. I didn’t hate it, but neither was it a 4 or 5 star either. It was intriguing but her tales don’t age well in some ways. I do think I’ll give her work another chance; however, I'm not part of the camp who will say she’s top notch. At least, not yet. I can say, though, that I see how her books and writing style transfer well to the screen.
I’m grateful for the list of the cast of characters at the beginning. I just wish I hadn’t needed to reference it so much. I also loved the mini parts, basically a shift in perspective, within each chapter. However, this really started out slow and I almost put it aside. I was just so determined to get it read this month as it was so short.
I’m grateful for the list of the cast of characters at the beginning. I just wish I hadn’t needed to reference it so much. I also loved the mini parts, basically a shift in perspective, within each chapter. However, this really started out slow and I almost put it aside. I was just so determined to get it read this month as it was so short.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, Suicide, and Alcohol
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Racism, and Mental illness
Minor: War, Drug use, Terminal illness, and Religious bigotry
psdarlin's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Murder
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
Minor: Child death
danajoy's review against another edition
3.5
I struggled a little to keep track of who was who in the beginning.
I didn't particularly care for any of the characters but I did enjoy the atmosphere and remained engaged.
I didn't particularly care for any of the characters but I did enjoy the atmosphere and remained engaged.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, and Death
Minor: Antisemitism